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It is not clear whether the entire state or only part of it is seen in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and its [[GTA IV Episodes|two downloadable content packs]]. In [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]], the state was removed from the map, leaving only Liberty City open to the player. | It is not clear whether the entire state or only part of it is seen in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and its [[GTA IV Episodes|two downloadable content packs]]. In [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]], the state was removed from the map, leaving only Liberty City open to the player. | ||
In GTA IV, access to Alderney is only permitted following completion of the mission [[Three Leaf Clover]]. Prior to this, it's possible to swim to or fly to Alderney, but at the cost of a 6-star wanted level. This can be useful to obtain the [[One Man Army]] achievement. | In GTA IV, access to Alderney is only permitted following completion of the mission [[Three Leaf Clover]]. Prior to this, it's possible to swim to or fly to Alderney, but at the cost of a 6-star wanted level. This can be useful to obtain the [[One Man Army]] achievement. The state is unlocked from the very beginning of the DLC [[The Lost and Damned]] as the player is based out of Alderney in that game. | ||
==Cities and industrial areas== | ==Cities and industrial areas== | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The State is based on North New Jersey. In the game, it is claimed to be named after the explorer Phillip D' Alderney, who was the only person who could live there, despite the horrible smell and ugly people. | *The State is based on North New Jersey. In the game, it is claimed to be named after the explorer Phillip D' Alderney, who was the only person who could live there, despite the horrible smell and ugly people. | ||
*It's stated in 'The Episodes from Liberty City' instruction manual that Alderney is a dreary suburbia with Industrial wastelands and strip malls. In reality, however, the state also includes a well-developed urban downtown area and several affluent-looking communities. | |||
*It's stated in 'The Episodes from Liberty City' instruction manual that Alderney is a dreary suburbia with Industrial wastelands and strip malls. | |||
Much like its real-world equivalent, Alderney is often the subject of undue criticism or mocking. | Much like its real-world equivalent, Alderney is often the subject of undue criticism or mocking. | ||
*A site on the in-game internet states that "not even a terrorist would want to live in Alderney". However, there are extremely wealthy areas such as [[Westdyke]]. | *A site on the in-game internet states that "not even a terrorist would want to live in Alderney". However, there are extremely wealthy areas such as [[Westdyke]]. | ||
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===Food & Drink=== | ===Food & Drink=== | ||
Alderney's dining services mostly come from fast food chains, such as the [[Pizza This]] and [[Burger Shot]] in Leftwood and Westdyke. [[Cluckin' Bell]] and [[Wigwam Burger]] are also seen around Berchem. | Alderney's dining services mostly come from fast food chains, such as the [[Pizza This]] and [[Burger Shot]] in Leftwood and Westdyke. [[Cluckin' Bell]] and [[Wigwam Burger]] are also seen around Berchem. Hot dog and peanut vendors are spread throughout Alderney City. Alderney also has traditional restaurants such as Mr. Fuk's Rice Box, a Korean restaurant located in Alderney City. | ||
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[[File:BoothTunnel-GTAIV-Alderneyend.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The [[Booth Tunnel]].]] | [[File:BoothTunnel-GTAIV-Alderneyend.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The [[Booth Tunnel]].]] | ||
[[File:PlumbersSkyway-GTAIV-Tudorentrances.png|right|200px|thumb|Plumbers Skyway.]] | [[File:PlumbersSkyway-GTAIV-Tudorentrances.png|right|200px|thumb|Plumbers Skyway.]] | ||
Alderney's outer reaches are | Alderney's outer reaches are serviced by the [[Plumbers Skyway]], an elevated highway. The state is connected to Liberty City by the [[Booth Tunnel]] and [[Hickey Bridge]], both of which cross the [[West River]]. A ferry terminal is under construction in Castle Garden City, Algonquin, which would supposedly connect it with the completed Alderney terminal, but the terminal is abandoned, and construction is only in progress on the Algonquin end. | ||
Many residential garages in Alderney open when approached with a car, however the door will not close and cars cannot be saved. | Many residential garages in Alderney open when approached with a car, however the door will not close and cars cannot be saved. | ||
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===Subway=== | ===Subway=== | ||
* As an independent state, Alderney does not have a subway. However, around the state, many remains of a | * As an independent state, Alderney does not have a subway. However, around the state, many remains of a train track can be found. It's possible that Alderney did have a subway or other rail service at one point, or these are unfinished connections to Liberty City's system. | ||
===Taxis=== | ===Taxis=== | ||
* Although seemingly not as plentiful as in Liberty City, taxi service is available within Alderney and to destinations in Liberty City. Roman's taxi service also works in Alderney. | * Although seemingly not as plentiful as in Liberty City, taxi service is available within Alderney and to destinations in Liberty City. Roman's taxi service also works in Alderney. | ||
==Public services in Alderney== | ==Public services in Alderney== | ||
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*Berchem Fire Department (Vitullo Ave. - Berchem, Alderney) | *Berchem Fire Department (Vitullo Ave. - Berchem, Alderney) | ||
*Tudor Fire Department (Hardtack Ave. - Tudor, Alderney) | *Tudor Fire Department (Hardtack Ave. - Tudor, Alderney) | ||
==Places of interest in Alderney== | ==Places of interest in Alderney== | ||